Salamander Resort & Spa

Gorgeous rooms, wonderful amenities. Loved the firepit and looking out my balcony at the deer and beautiful landscape. I also loved the abundant water stations. Wonderful bathroom toiletries including bath salts. Large fluffy towels and nice robes. Nice touch leaving a small sweet and turning down the bed.

From the moment my wife and I walked through the door we were treated special. The staff were friendly and helpful every time I interacted with them. We really enjoyed the Gold Cup, we ate there twice and both times the meal was so flavorful and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend visiting the Salamander in Middleburg if you are looking to celebrate a space occasion.

Staying at the Salamander Resort over the Valentine’s Day weekend was truly like being taken away from all of your cares and worries. We stayed in the Dressage Suite and it was absolutely magnificent; the fireplace and balcony adding to ambience. Going out on the balcony, one could see the deer coming by for a snack and the fire pit keeping the guests warm. The greeting area and library are just incredible and make you just want to relax in the overstuffed chairs and read a book or engage in a game of chess. The Valentine’s Day dinner was an absolute delight and so beautiful you almost did not want to eat anything off the plate. Our server, Terry, was an absolute historian about the Salamander and shared so much about the resort during the dinner. It was so riveting you wanted to order a second dessert and another cocktail. The Gold Cup Wine Bar is just the place for a quick snack or a solid meal along with outstanding beverages. During the Valentine’s Day Weekend, we were wonderfully taken care of by Julia and Daniel, and to say those two could whip up a tasty cocktail is an understatement. They made recommendations on what to have with either an appetizer or a full meal. Both of them had specialty drinks they had developed and we thoroughly enjoyed them. What makes the Salamander Resort such a magnificent place to stay is the people who work there. The bottom line is everyone pitches in to do what needs to be done. I saw Nicholas, the Food & Beverage Director, making sure that the Valentine’s Day Dinner moved along by bringing champagne around to the guests. Jeff, the Assistant Manager for Harriman’s was also keeping tabs on the Gold Cup Wine Bar to ensure Julia and Daniel had the assistance they needed. With regards to the Dressage Suite, Matt McKnight (Director of Rooms) definitely sets a high standard and trains his personnel to meet that standard. First off, the room was immaculate; you literally could have eaten off the floor. There was not a speck of dust or dirt to be found. The housekeeping staff made sure everything was on point, down to the stirrers in the coffee set. Obviously, the owner, Ms. Sheila Johnson, sets the pace for the overall greatness of the Salamander, however, I would be remiss if I did not mention, Scott Little, the Managing Director. Scott “leads from the front” and you always see him out and about making sure all guests are happy. In closing, great food & beverages, magnificent rooms, and a caring staff make the Salamander the place to go for a great time!

Great service, amazingly clean and smelled great all the time. Enjoyed the library, Harriman's, the gift shop, the room, the bathtub, the sauna. Since it was a cold and rainy weekend, we did not get to sit at the outdoor fire pit, but they had good fires going in the library.

Given the premium price, our family was disappointed with some of the quality of our services. Particularly the timeliness of room service and some hick-ups at check-in and during baggage cart transportation. Overall, it's a beautiful place with an excellent Equestrian center.